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Somali girl names.

355 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.

AaliyagirlArabic-derived — noble and highly esteemed/AH-lee-yah/AaminagirlArabic-derived: faithful, trustworthy, and protected; a gentle blessing of security/aa-MEE-na/AasiyagirlArabic-derived: one who heals or comforts; also the name of Pharaoh’s believing wife in Islamic tradition./ah-SEE-yah/Abeergirl[Arabic-derived] Fragrance or pleasant scent/ah-BEER/AblagirlArabic-derived: full-bodied or plump; also an established feminine personal name./AB-lah/AbyangirlArabic-derived: clear-spoken, eloquent, or unmistakably expressed/AB-yan/AdibagirlA cultured, thoughtful, and well-spoken woman/ah-DEE-ba/AduunyogirlSomali form based on Arabic dunyā: the world or earthly life./ah-doon-yoh/AfnangirlArabic-derived: flourishing branches, suggesting growth and a life full of promise/AF-nan/AfragirlArabic-derived: white or fair; often also understood as radiant/beautiful./AF-rah/AfrahgirlArabic: joys, happiness, or celebrations./AF-rah/AhlamgirlArabic-derived — dreams or aspirations/ah-LAHM/Alaaboy or girlArabic: loftiness, eminence, exaltedness; also blessings or favors in some usage./ah-LAA/AlmasgirlArabic al-mās: diamond./al-MAHS/AmaalgirlArabic: hopes, wishes, or aspirations./ah-MAHL/Amalgirl[Arabic-derived] Hope and aspiration/ah-MAL/AminagirlArabic-derived: trustworthy and safe/ah-MEE-na/AmiragirlArabic-derived — a princess or gracious leader/ah-MEE-rah/AnisagirlArabic-derived — friendly, companionable, and kind/ah-NEE-sah/AqilagirlArabic-derived — wise, discerning, and thoughtful/ah-KEE-lah/AqsagirlArabic: the farthest; associated with the blessed al-Aqsa sanctuary/AK-sa/AragsangirlCushitic/Somali: beautiful and radiant/ar-RAHG-san/ArawelogirlTraditional Somali name commemorating the legendary queen Arawelo/ah-rah-WEH-loh/ArdogirlA Somali female given name with no securely established literal etymology./AR-doh/AreejgirlArabic: fragrant scent or perfume; a name evoking sweetness and beauty/a-REEJ/Aroorboy or girlSomali: dawn, daybreak, or early morning./ah-ROOR/ArwagirlArabic Arwā’: a female ibex/mountain goat; it is also the name of several early Muslim women./AR-wa/AshagirlArabic-derived: life and hope/AH-sha/AsligirlArabic-derived: original, genuine, authentic; literally “essential/original.”/AHS-lee/AsmagirlArabic-derived: noble, pure, and radiant/AS-ma/AsturgirlCovered, sheltered, or protected; associated with modesty/privacy./as-TOOR/AtiyagirlArabic-derived — a precious gift to her family/ah-TEE-yah/AwralagirlA traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ow-RA-la/AyaangirlCushitic Somali: good fortune, blessing, and the hopeful destiny bestowed on a child/ah-YAAN/AzizagirlA strong and precious daughter, deeply valued by her family/ah-ZEE-zah/BahiyagirlArabic-derived — radiant beauty and joyful brightness/bah-HEE-yah/Barakoboy or girlArabic-derived: blessing and divine grace/bah-RAH-koh/BarqogirlA daughter born in the freshness of morning/BAR-koh/Barwaaqoboy or girl[Cushitic Somali] Prosperity, abundance, and a flourishing life/bar-WAA-qo/BashragirlIf intended as the Arabic name Bushra/Bishra, it means “good news” or “glad tidings.”/BASH-rah/BasiiragirlInsightful, wise, and clear-sighted/ba-SEE-ra/BasiragirlArabic-derived; perceptive and wise/ba-SEE-ra/BasmagirlArabic-derived — a smile or expression of happiness/BAS-mah/BaxsangirlA Somali name meaning fortunate or blessed by good circumstances/BAKH-san/BilangirlRadiant and complete like a full moon/BEE-lan/BilqiisgirlArabic Bilqīs/Bilqees, the name traditionally given in Islamic and Arabic tradition to the Queen of Sheba./bil-kees/BishaarogirlGood news and joyful tidings/bi-SHAA-roh/BushragirlArabic-derived — good news and glad tidings/BUSH-rah/CaadilagirlA fair and principled woman/aa-DEE-lah/CaaishagirlArabic-derived: life and living/aa-ee-sha/CanabgirlA Cushitic Somali name meaning grape, a warm image of sweetness and abundance/CAH-nab/CawogirlSomali form of Hawwa (Eve)./KAH-woh/CaynabogirlA traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/cay-NAH-bo/CibaadogirlArabic-derived: worship and devoted service to God/chee-BAA-doh/CudbigirlCushitic/Somali — cotton; a gentle, soft image/KOOD-bee/Dacarboy or girlHardy and enduring, with the healing strength of aloe/DAH-char/Dahabogirl[Arabic-derived Somali] Golden, precious, and highly valued/da-HA-bo/DalalgirlArabic-derived; affection, charm, and loving tenderness/da-LAAL/DalaysgirlA traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/da-LAYS/DaliagirlArabic-derived name meaning a vine or grapevine; it can also refer to a water wheel in Arabic./DAH-lee-ah/DalilagirlArabic-derived name meaning guide, indicator, or proof./da-LEE-la/DaniagirlArabic-derived: near, close, or one who draws close/DAH-nee-ah/Dayaxboy or girlA child who brings the gentle beauty of moonlight/DAH-yahkh/Dayrboy or girlA blessing that arrives with the nourishing rains/DAIR/Deeqagirl[Somali] Generous, giving, and richly blessed/DEE-qa/DeeqogirlCushitic Somali: a generous gift or blessing given to the family/DAY-koh/DegmogirlSomali word and female name meaning district, locality, or settled area./DEG-moh/DekagirlA Somali name associated with contentment and satisfaction/DEH-kah/DhabancadgirlSomali compound name meaning “white/fair cheek,” from dhaban (cheek) and cad (white)./dha-ban-CAD/DheemangirlSomali name/word meaning “diamond” or “precious gem.”/dheh-MAAN/DucaagirlArabic-derived — a cherished prayer and hopeful blessing/doo-AA/DuhagirlArabic-derived; the bright morning light/DOO-ha/DuhaagirlThe bright light and freshness of morning/doo-HAA/DuniyagirlArabic-derived: the world and the life within it/doo-NEE-yah/DuniyogirlSomali form of Arabic dunyā: “the world” or “worldly life.”/doo-NEE-yo/DurdurgirlCushitic Somali: a flowing stream, suggesting freshness, life, and grace/DOOR-door/EbyangirlArabic: clear, evident, or one who makes things plain/eb-YAAN/FaatimagirlArabic Fāṭimah: “one who weans” or “one who abstains/refrains.”/faa-tee-ma/FaatingirlA delightful child whose presence captivates the heart/faa-tin/FadheelagirlArabic-derived; excellence, virtue, and admirable character/fa-DHEE-la/FadumogirlArabic-derived: daughter of the Prophet, and a name associated with purity and devotion/fa-doo-mo/FadwagirlArabic Fadwā: “ransom,” “sacrifice,” or “self-sacrifice.”/FAD-wah/FahiimagirlA bright and thoughtful child with a wise understanding/fa-hee-ma/FardowsagirlParadise; the Arabic-derived Somali form of Firdaws./far-DOH-sa/FarihagirlA joyful, cheerful woman (Arabic-derived)/fa-REE-ha/FariidagirlUnique, singular, precious, or incomparable./fa-REE-da/FartuungirlA fortunate, joyful life filled with happiness/far-TOON/Farxadboy or girlHappiness and gladness/far-KHAD/FarxiyagirlA joyful girl who brings happiness/far-KHEE-yah/FarxiyogirlJoy and delight/far-KHEE-yoh/FathiyagirlFeminine form connected with fath: opening, conquest, victory, or triumph./fah-TEE-ya/FatimagirlOne who weans an infant; by extension, one who abstains or refrains./FAH-tee-ma/FawziyagirlA victorious woman whose life is filled with success/fow-ZEE-yah/FikriyagirlArabic-derived; thoughtful, reflective, and intellectually curious/fik-REE-ya/FilsangirlExcellent, very good, or “the best,” as commonly glossed in Somali naming usage./FIL-san/Gacalboy or girlA dearly loved child and treasured member of the family./gah-CHAL/GacalisogirlBeloved woman; darling; dear one./ga-ka-LEE-so/GacalogirlCushitic/Somali: beloved one or dear companion/ga-ka-lo/Ghaniyagirl[Arabic-derived] Prosperous, fortunate, and richly blessed/gha-NEE-ya/GobaadgirlA beautiful or attractive woman./goh-BAHD/GuduudogirlA Cushitic Somali name describing a rosy or reddish beauty/goo-DOO-doh/Guulboy or girlSuccess and joyful achievement/GOOL/GuureygirlSomali/Cushitic: the season of spring or new growth/GOO-rey/HaboongirlSomali: suitable, fitting, proper, or appropriate./ha-BOON/HafidagirlArabic: granddaughter./ha-FEE-da/HafizagirlArabic: guardian, keeper, or a woman who has memorized the Qur'an./ha-FEE-za/HafsagirlAn Arabic-derived name meaning young lioness, suggesting courage and spirited strength/HAF-sah/HajargirlA traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/HA-jar/HalagirlArabic: a halo or ring of light around the moon./HA-la/HalimagirlArabic-derived: gentle and patient/ha-LEE-ma/HamdiyagirlA daughter who inspires praise and thankful happiness/ham-DEE-yah/HamidagirlArabic: praiseworthy, praised, or worthy of praise./ha-MEE-da/HanagirlArabic: happiness, bliss, or enjoyment./HA-na/HanaangirlTender, compassionate, and gentle/ha-NAAN/HaneengirlTender longing and deep affection (Arabic-derived)/ha-NEEN/HanigirlArabic: happy, content, or at ease./HAH-nee/HanifagirlArabic: a woman who is upright in faith; a monotheist or adherent of the true religion./ha-NEE-fa/HaniifagirlSomali spelling variant of Hanifa: upright in faith; a female monotheist./hah-NEE-fah/HaniingirlArabic-derived — tender-hearted affection and heartfelt longing/ha-NEEN/HaniyagirlArabic-derived: joyful and full of happiness/ha-NEE-ya/HaniyogirlA Somali female form related to Arabic Hani, meaning happy, content, or at ease./ha-NEE-yo/Hantigirl[Cushitic Somali] Wealth and material prosperity/HAN-ti/HasnagirlArabic-derived; beautiful in appearance and character/HAS-na/HawogirlArabic-derived: life, or one who lives/haa-wo/HayagirlArabic: modesty, shyness, or decency./HA-ya/HibaaqgirlA traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/hi-BAAQ/HibogirlArabic-derived: a gift bestowed by God/HEE-boh/HindagirlArabic Hind: India; historically also “one hundred camels.” It does not mean a noble or honored woman./HIN-dah/HodangirlA flourishing, fortunate child/HOH-dan/HudagirlAn Arabic-derived name meaning guidance, a warm wish for a life led wisely/HOO-dah/HuriyagirlArabic-derived: a radiant heavenly maiden/hoo-REE-yah/HuriyegirlArabic-derived: a heavenly maiden or houri./hoo-REE-yeh/HusnagirlArabic: most beautiful, best, or finest./HOOS-na/HusnaagirlArabic: most beautiful, best, or finest./hoos-naa/IbraargirlArabic: righteousness, piety, virtue, or dutiful goodness./ib-raar/IbtihalgirlArabic-derived; heartfelt prayer and devoted appeal to God/ib-ti-HAAL/IbtisamgirlArabic: smile./ib-ti-SAAM/IdilgirlA Somali-used name meaning complete, whole, or perfect/EE-dil/IfraaxgirlJoy, gladness, and a life full of celebration/if-RAAKH/IfrahgirlA child who fills the family with joy/IF-rah/IftingirlCushitic/Somali: light, brightness, and hope/IF-tin/Iimaanboy or girlArabic-derived: faith, trust in God, and a believing heart/ee-MAAN/IkhlaasgirlArabic: sincerity, purity of intention, or devotion./ikh-LAAS/Ikraamboy or girlHonor, kindness, and generous devotion/ik-RAAM/Ikraangirl[Arabic-derived] Honor, generosity, and respect/ik-RAAN/IkramgirlArabic: honor, honoring, generosity, or hospitality./ik-RAHM/IlhaamgirlArabic: inspiration, intuition, or divine inspiration./il-HAAM/IlhaangirlSomali-used form of Ilham, meaning inspiration or intuition./il-HAAN/IlhamgirlArabic-derived — inspiration and revelation/IL-ham/IlwaadgirlSomali: beautiful, lovely, or attractive./il-WAAD/IntisaargirlVictory, triumph./in-ti-saar/IqragirlRead!; recite!/IK-rah/IsragirlArabic-derived — the night journey; a name suggesting wonder and spiritual aspiration/IS-rah/JaliilagirlMajestic, honored, and noble in spirit/ja-LEE-la/JalilagirlMajestic, exalted, venerable, distinguished./ja-LEE-la/JamiilagirlBeautiful, graceful, and radiant/ja-MEE-la/JannatgirlArabic-derived: paradise, a name filled with hope for eternal happiness/JAN-nat/JawaahirgirlJewels, precious stones./ja-WAA-hir/JowharagirlArabic-derived: jewel or precious gem/joh-WHAH-rah/JumanagirlArabic: a pearl; a precious and beautiful daughter/ju-MA-na/JuweeriyagirlArabic Juwairiya/Juwayriya: young girl or young woman; a diminutive form related to jāriya./joo-WAY-ree-yah/KaahagirlA traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/KAA-ha/KaltuungirlSomali form of Arabic Kulthum/Kulthūm, traditionally understood as full-faced or having full cheeks./kal-TOON/Kariimagirl[Arabic-derived] A generous and noble-hearted woman/ka-REE-ma/KawsargirlAbundant goodness and blessings without measure/KOW-sar/KhaalidagirlEverlasting and enduring, with a life filled with blessings/KHAA-li-dah/KhadiijogirlArabic-derived: gentle and patient/kha-dee-jo/KhadijagirlArabic-derived: pure and virtuous/kha-DEE-ja/KhadragirlAn Arabic-derived name meaning verdant or flourishing, with associations of freshness and life/KHAD-rah/KhayriyagirlA good and blessed child who brings joy/khair-REE-yah/LadangirlA Somali-used female name, often associated with softness or gentleness; its deeper etymology and classification are not certain./LAH-dan/LadiifagirlA gentle, kind, and gracious woman/la-DEE-fa/LamiagirlArabic Lamyaa/Lamia: a woman with dark lips, traditionally regarded as a mark of beauty./LA-mi-ya/LamiisgirlArabic Lamīs/Lamis: soft, smooth, or pleasant to the touch./la-MEES/LaylagirlArabic-derived; literally “night.”/LAY-la/LeylagirlArabic-derived variant of Layla; literally “night.”/LAY-lah/LinagirlArabic-derived; “tender” or “soft,” and also associated with a young palm tree./LEE-na/LubnagirlArabic-derived; “pearl.”/LOOB-nah/LulwagirlArabic-derived; “pearl.”/LUL-wa/Luulgirl[Arabic-derived] A precious pearl, symbolizing beauty and value/LOOL/MaandeeqgirlTraditional Somali name associated with a milk-rich female camel; also a poetic name for Somalia./maan-DEEK/MaariyagirlArabic Islamic name, a Somali rendering of Mariya/Māriyah; traditionally associated with a fair or bright appearance./maa-REE-ya/MabrukagirlA blessed child and a source of good fortune/ma-BROO-ka/MadihagirlArabic-derived — worthy of praise and admiration/mah-DEE-hah/MadiinagirlArabic-derived — the holy city of Medina/mah-DEE-nah/MagoolgirlTraditional Somali female name meaning “flower.”/mah-GOOL/MahagirlArabic-derived; “oryx/wild cow,” conventionally associated with beautiful eyes./MA-ha/MahbuubagirlDeeply loved and treasured/mah-BOO-bah/MaimuunagirlBlessed, fortunate, and surrounded by goodness/may-MOO-na/MalakgirlArabic-derived; “angel.”/MA-lak/Malikagirl[Arabic-derived] Queenly, confident, and born to lead/ma-LEE-ka/MalyuungirlSomali/Arabic-derived usage of “million.”/mal-YOON/MaramgirlA cherished aspiration and hope for the future/MA-ram/MarwagirlArabic-derived; “flint stone,” and the name of the sacred hill al-Marwah in Mecca./MAR-wah/MarwogirlA Somali name meaning lady or respected woman/MAR-woh/MarxabogirlSomali: welcome; used as a female given name./mar-KHA-bo/MaryangirlArabic-derived: beloved and exalted/MAR-yan/Mataanboy or girlA precious twin/ma-TAHN/MawaddagirlArabic-derived; loving affection and warm fellowship/ma-WAD-da/MaysaagirlArabic: one who walks with a proud or graceful swaying gait./MAY-sa/MaysuungirlA graceful and lovely child with a gentle presence/may-soon/MubashiragirlA joyful messenger who brings encouraging news and hope/moo-ba-SHEE-ra/MubinagirlArabic feminine form: clear, manifest, evident, or clarifying./moo-BEE-nah/MunagirlA cherished wish and a child of hopeful dreams/MOO-na/MuniirogirlA radiant woman whose presence brightens the lives of others/moo-NEE-ro/MuniragirlArabic-derived — radiant, illuminating, and full of light/moo-NEE-rah/NaadiyagirlArabic-derived female name associated with dew, freshness, tenderness, or delicacy; it may also be related to “caller.”/naa-DI-ya/Nabadboy or girlPeace and harmony/NAH-bad/NabilagirlArabic-derived — noble in character and generous in spirit/nah-BEE-lah/NaciimagirlArabic-derived: blessed ease, happiness, and spiritual comfort/nah-CHEE-ma/NadiifagirlArabic-derived feminine form meaning clean, pure, or neat./nah-DEE-fah/NadiifogirlSomali feminine form of Nadiif/Nadiifa, meaning clean or pure./nah-DEE-foh/NadiiragirlArabic-derived — precious, rare, and exceptional/nah-DEE-rah/NadiyagirlArabic-derived female name associated with dew, freshness, tenderness, or delicacy; it may also be related to “caller.”/nah-DEE-yah/NadwagirlArabic-derived: a gathering, assembly, council, or meeting./NAD-wa/Nafisagirl[Arabic-derived] Precious, delicate, and valuable/na-FEE-sa/NajahgirlSuccessful and determined to reach her goals/NAH-jah/NajaxgirlA successful child who brings pride and happiness/NAH-jakh/NajiibagirlA noble woman admired for her character and dignity/na-JEE-ba/NajiyagirlArabic-derived feminine name meaning saved, safe, rescued, or survivor./NAJ-i-ya/NajlagirlArabic-derived — bright-eyed and strikingly beautiful/NAJ-lah/NajmagirlA shining star in the family/NAJ-ma/NajwagirlArabic-derived: secret conversation, confidential discourse, or intimate whispering./NAJ-wah/NasmagirlArabic-derived; a gentle, refreshing breeze/NAS-ma/NasragirlVictory, help, and the strength to prevail/NAHS-rah/NasteexogirlA woman whose words offer wise and caring counsel/nas-TEE-ho/NawaalgirlArabic Nawāl: gift, bestowal, favor, or attainment./na-WAAL/NawalgirlArabic-derived — a gift, blessing, or graceful favor/nah-WAHL/Naxariisboy or girlA compassionate person who treats others with mercy/nah-ha-REES/NimcogirlArabic-derived in origin but deeply established in Somali: blessing, favor, and good fortune/NIM-koh/NusaybagirlArabic-derived: a strong and honored woman’s name, associated with courage and devotion/nu-SAY-ba/Nuurboy or girlA child who fills the family with light/NOOR/QalanjogirlA graceful and beautiful young woman/qa-LAN-jo/Qamarboy or girlGentle and luminous like the moon/QA-mar/QudsiyagirlArabic Qudsiyya: holy, sacred, or sanctified./kood-see-ya/QumangirlSomali quman: proper, fitting, good, or upright; as a name it conveys admirable character./QU-man/RababgirlArabic-derived; a soft white cloud and a symbol of purity/RA-bab/RabiyagirlArabic Rabīʿa/Rabiya: spring; the name is also historically associated with “the fourth.”/ra-BI-ya/RaghadgirlA life of comfort, happiness, and abundance (Arabic-derived)/RA-ghad/RahafgirlDelicate, fine, or gentle./RA-haf/RahimagirlMerciful, compassionate./ra-HEE-ma/RahmagirlArabic-derived: mercy and kindness/RAH-ma/RaihanagirlFragrant basil, sweet herb, or a fragrant flower./ray-HA-na/Rajoboy or girlHope for a bright and happy future/RAH-joh/RaniagirlOne who gazes attentively; looking intently./RAH-nee-a/RashiidagirlA wise woman with sound judgment/rah-SHEE-dah/RawangirlA widely used Arabic feminine name whose exact lexical origin is disputed; popular explanations connect it with flowing or running./RA-wan/RaxmagirlArabic-derived: mercy, compassion, and God’s tender grace/RAKH-ma/Rayhaanboy or girlA fragrant and refreshing presence in the family/ray-HAAN/ReemgirlWhite gazelle./REEM/RihamgirlGentle rain bringing refreshment and blessing (Arabic-derived)/ree-HAAM/RoodagirlArabic-derived — a garden, meadow, or flourishing place/ROH-dah/RuqiyagirlRuqayya/Ruqiya is traditionally connected with rising or ascent; it is also the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter./roo-KEE-yah/RuqiyogirlSomali form of Ruqiya/Ruqayya, traditionally connected with rising or ascent./roo-QEE-yoh/RuungirlBeautiful and graceful/ROON/SaabiiragirlA patient and resilient woman/sah-BEE-rah/SaabiragirlArabic-derived: patient, steadfast, and faithful through life’s trials/SAA-bi-ra/SaadiqagirlA sincere and honest woman/sah-DEE-qah/SaadogirlFortunate, happy, and blessed with a good destiny/SAA-do/Saafiboy or girlPure-hearted, sincere, and clear in spirit/SAA-fee/SaalimagirlSafe, peaceful, and blessed with well-being/SAA-li-mah/SaalixagirlA woman of goodness and upright character/sah-LEE-khah/SaamiyagirlAn Arabic-derived name meaning exalted or elevated in status and character/saa-MEE-yah/SabagirlArabic ṣabā: a gentle easterly wind or breeze, often poetically associated with morning—not an evening breeze./SAH-bah/SabiragirlPatient, enduring, and quietly strong/SAH-bee-rah/SabringirlArabic-derived: patience and steadfastness through faith/sah-BREEN/SaciidagirlHappy, fortunate, and blessed/sa-EE-da/SafagirlArabic-derived: pure-hearted, serene, and clear in spirit/SAH-fa/SafiyagirlArabic-derived: pure and chosen/sa-FEE-ya/SagalgirlSomali/Cushitic: the one who comes after a difficult time/SA-gal/SahargirlArabic-derived; the calm beauty of the hours before dawn/SA-har/SahragirlStrong, enduring, and beautiful like the desert landscape/SAH-ra/SakiinagirlPeaceful, calm, and serene/sa-KEE-na/SakinagirlA calm and peaceful woman who brings serenity to others/sah-KEE-nah/SalmagirlA peaceful and serene woman/SAHL-mah/SalsabilgirlArabic-derived: a pure, refreshing spring and a beautiful promise of Paradise/sal-sa-BEEL/SalwagirlA comforting presence and a source of solace/SAL-wa/SamahgirlArabic-derived; generosity, forgiveness, and a gracious heart/sa-MAAH/SamargirlArabic-derived — warm companionship and gentle evening conversation/SAH-mar/SamihagirlGenerous, gracious, and forgiving/sa-MEE-ha/SamiiragirlArabic-derived: an uplifting and pleasant companion/sah-MEE-rah/SamiragirlAn Arabic-derived name meaning pleasant companion in evening conversation/sah-MEE-rah/SamogirlA good and peaceful woman, bringing harmony to those around her/SAH-mo/SareedogirlA traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sa-RAY-do/SawsangirlArabic-derived — a fragrant lily or flower/SAW-san/SeynabgirlArabic-derived form of Zaynab, traditionally the name of a fragrant flowering plant./SAY-nab/ShadiyagirlArabic-derived: a female singer, chanter, or one who sings melodiously./sha-DEE-ya/ShahdgirlArabic-derived: honey./SHAHD/ShahidagirlArabic-derived: female witness; it can also be understood as “one who testifies.”/sha-HEE-da/ShahiidagirlArabic-derived: female martyr./sha-HEE-da/Shamsiboy or girlA warm, bright presence who brings light to others/SHAM-see/ShamsogirlSomali/Cushitic: a ray of sunshine/SHAM-so/Shariifagirl[Arabic-derived] Noble, dignified, and deeply respected/sha-REE-fa/ShifaagirlHealing, restoration, and well-being (Arabic-derived)/shi-FAA/Shukriboy or girlArabic-derived: gratitude and heartfelt thanks to God/SHOOK-ree/ShukriyagirlA daughter received with grateful joy/shook-REE-yah/SidragirlArabic-derived: lote tree; it may evoke the Quranic Sidrat al-Muntahā, the lote tree of the utmost boundary./SID-ra/SiraadgirlA Somali-used female name associated with light or a lamp; its use may overlap in sense with Arabic Sirāj./si-RAAD/SucaadgirlAn Arabic-derived name meaning happiness and good fortune/soo-AAD/SugangirlSomali: secure, firm, assured, or certain./SOO-gan/SuhagirlArabic: a small star or celestial light; a gentle, luminous name/SU-ha/Suldaanagirl[Arabic-derived] A queenly woman of authority and distinction/sul-DAA-na/SumayagirlA traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/soo-MAY-yah/SumayogirlExalted or high-ranking; a Somali/Arabic form of Sumayya./soo-MY-oh/SundusgirlAn Arabic-derived Quranic name meaning fine silk, suggesting beauty and preciousness/SOON-doos/SurayagirlArabic-derived: the Pleiades, a beautiful cluster of stars/soo-RAY-yah/SuubangirlA virtuous, kind-hearted woman with admirable character/SOO-ban/TahiragirlPure, clean, chaste, or virtuous./ta-HEE-ra/TaqwagirlA deeply faithful and God-conscious heart (Arabic-derived)/TAK-wa/TasnimgirlThe name of a spring or fountain in Paradise, mentioned in the Quran./tas-NEEM/TawakalgirlArabic-derived: trust and reliance on God/tah-wah-KAL/TawhidagirlOneness or unity, especially the oneness of God; monotheism./taw-HEE-da/TaybagirlGood-hearted, wholesome, and pure in character/TAY-ba/ThabitagirlA steadfast girl with enduring inner strength/thah-BEE-tah/ThurayyagirlA bright and beautiful constellation in the night sky/thoo-RAY-ya/TuhfagirlA precious gift and blessing to the family/TOOF-a/UbahgirlSomali: a flower, symbolizing beauty and blossoming promise/OO-bah/UbaxgirlA beautiful flower who brings brightness and joy/oo-BAKH/Ugaasogirl[Cushitic Somali] A woman of leadership, dignity, and chiefly standing/oo-GAA-so/UgbaadgirlA Cushitic Somali name associated with prosperity, blessing, and flourishing/oog-BAAD/UlyagirlExalted, aspiring high, and honored/OOL-ya/Wacanboy or girlGood, gracious, and wonderful/WA-kan/WafaagirlLoyalty, faithfulness, and keeping one’s promises (Arabic-derived)/wa-FAA/WajihagirlArabic-derived — honored, respected, and admirable/wah-JEE-hah/WajiidagirlArabic Wajīda/Wajida: one who finds or perceives; the name can also be associated with deep feeling./wa-JEE-da/WalaagirlArabic-derived; loyalty, friendship, and wholehearted devotion/wa-LAA/WardagirlA beautiful and cherished rose/WAR-da/WarisgirlArabic-derived Waris/Wārith: heir or inheritor./WAH-ris/WarsangirlA Somali female name associated with good news; it is built on war, “news.”/war-SAN/WidaadgirlAffectionate, loving, and warm-hearted/wi-DAAD/WisalgirlArabic wiṣāl: union, joining, closeness, or reunion./wi-SAAL/XabiibagirlA beloved and treasured daughter/kha-BEE-ba/Xagaaboy or girlWarm, bright, and full of sunny energy/ha-GAA/XaliimogirlGentle, patient, and kind-hearted/kha-LEE-mo/XamdagirlArabic-derived: praise and gratitude/HAM-dah/XamdigirlArabic-derived: praise and thankful acknowledgment of God/HAM-dee/XamdiyagirlArabic-derived: one who praises God with gratitude/ham-DEE-ya/Xiddigboy or girlA bright star whose presence guides and inspires/HID-dig/XikmogirlWisdom, good judgment, and thoughtful character/HIK-mo/XoriyogirlA Cushitic Somali name meaning freedom, carrying a beautiful hope for an independent life/khoh-REE-yoh/XurmogirlSomali: respect, honor, dignity./KHOOR-moh/Yaqiinboy or girlArabic-derived: certainty, conviction, assurance, faith./ya-keen/YasmiingirlFragrant and graceful like the jasmine flower/yas-MEEN/YumnagirlBlessed, fortunate, and full of promise (Arabic-derived)/YUM-na/YurubgirlSomali word/name for Europe; it is used as a female personal name./YOO-roob/YusragirlAn Arabic-derived name meaning ease, prosperity, and a life made gentle/YOOS-rah/ZahidagirlArabic-derived; devout, conscientious, and devoted to faith/za-HEE-da/ZahragirlA radiant child who blossoms beautifully/ZAH-ra/ZakiyagirlAn Arabic-derived name meaning pure, virtuous, and spiritually admirable/zah-KEE-yah/ZamzamgirlAn Arabic-derived name associated with the sacred Zamzam well in Mecca/ZAM-zam/ZaynabgirlA traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ZAY-nab/ZeynabgirlSomali/Arabic spelling variant of Zaynab; a traditional female name with disputed etymology, often associated with a fragrant flowering plant or “father’s adornment.”/ZAY-nab/ZubeydagirlArabic feminine name meaning “little butter,” and by extension “the finest part,” “essence,” or “choice one.”/zoo-BAY-dah/ZuleikhagirlA traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/zoo-LAY-kha/ZunairagirlAn Arabic/Islamic female name, often explained as “radiant” or “luminous”; it is also associated with Zunaira al-Rumiyya, an early Muslim woman./zoo-NAY-rah/